07th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120037509 | METHOD OF ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING OF MATERIALS - The invention relates to electrochemical pulse machining (ECM) of high alloy steel, alloys and conducting composite materials that include components with substantially different electrochemical properties. In particular, the invention can be used to perform various copy-piercing operations when producing intricately shaped surfaces of machines and tools made of WC—Co, WC—TiC—Co alloys. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037510 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE PREPARATION OF COMBUSTIBLE FLUID - A fuel and hydrogen generator includes electrolysis in a first closed vessel containing a bath of water, electrolyte and sufficient liquid hydrocarbon fuel to serve as an oxygen barrier. The hydrogen produced in the first closed vessel is introduced into a second closed vessel having a bath of water, electrolyte and liquid hydrocarbon fuel in an amount volumetrically equal to the water. Electrodes extend through the liquid hydrocarbon fuel to the water to conduct electrolysis. Makeup water and liquid hydrocarbon fuel is supplied to both closed vessels as needed. The bath in the second closed vessel is recirculated to entrain all constituents within the bath and to cool the bath to ambient temperature. Gas is drawn off of the bath in the second closed vessel though vacuum with constituents then fractionally liquefied to create a reformed liquid hydrocarbon fuel and to separate the fuel from the gaseous hydrogen. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037511 | SUPER-CAPACITOR DESALINATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A super-capacitor desalination device is described and includes a pair of terminal electrodes and at least one bipolar electrode located between the terminal electrodes. The at least one bipolar electrode has an ion exchange material disposed on opposing surfaces thereof The ion exchange material is a cation exchange material or an anion exchange material. A method for super-capacitor desalination is also provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037512 | ELECTRODES FOR ELECTROLYSIS OF WATER - Electrodes for electrolysis of water, for encouraging growth of algae and aerobic bacteria, for removing suspended solids from wastewater during treatment, or for rendering water sterile and potable have a concrete coating over a metallic or carbon fibre core. The coating is from 2 to 50 mm thick; preferably 5 to 25 mm thick. Preferably, a DC current passed between the immersed electrodes periodically reversed but there is no visible “rusting” at the anode if the DC current is steady. The resistive nature of the concrete tends to suppress concentrations of current upon the electrode surface. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037513 | DIAGNOSTIC MULTI-LAYER DRY PHASE TEST STRIP WITH INTEGRATED BIOSENSORS ("ELECTROSTRIP") - A diagnostic multi-layer dry phase test strip with integrated biosensors for use in measuring more than one analyte in a fluid sample includes a body having a port for introducing a fluid sample. Within the body is a spreader layer configured to evenly spread the fluid sample received through the port. The test strip further includes at least one enzyme reaction layer in fluidic communication with the spreader layer. The test strip also includes a first electrode layer in fluidic communication with the at least one enzyme reaction layer. The first electrode layer includes a set of electrodes for each of the at least one enzyme reaction layer. Each set of electrodes is capable of electrically interacting with the fluid sample. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037514 | Enzymatic Electrochemical Biosensor - An electrochemical sensor strip has a base and a first electrode and a second electrode on the base. An oxidoreductase enzyme and a mediator are on the first electrode, and a soluble redox species is on the second electrode. The soluble redox species may be an organotransition metal complex, a transition metal coordination complex, an electroactive organic molecule, or mixtures thereof. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037515 | IMPEDIMETRIC SENSORS USING DIELECTRIC NANOPARTICLES - A method for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy uses interdigitated electrodes functionalized with a first species and nanoparticles functionalized with a second species that preferentially attaches to the first species. The nanoparticles are composed of a material with a dielectric constant (k value) greater than 2. The chemically functionalized electrodes are then exposed to a solution containing the chemically functionalized nanoparticles which then become immobilized on the electrodes through the attachment of the first species to the second species. The impedance spectrum is measured and an amount of the first species is then determined from the measured spectrum. Because the high-k dielectric nanoparticles increase the double-layer capacitive impedance, the sensitivity of determining the amount of the first species attached to the second species is enhanced. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037516 | HYDROGEN SENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and methods are provided for the accurate determination of hydrogen content in fluid media at elevated temperatures. The apparatus consists of a proton conducting solid electrolyte in contact with an internal metal/hydrogen reference standard, in which the electrolyte and the reference material are in a chemically stable contact. The electrical signal generated is a function of the hydrogen concentration on the measuring side. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037517 | CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING CONTAINER AND BLANK AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A childproof and senior friendly packaging container having a housing that defines a chamber for removably receiving a blister card or sheet. The blister sheet includes a flap on its end that is designed to engage a flap extending into the chamber of the housing to retain the blister card within the housing in an extended position. A node on the blister card flap is sized to fit within a slot or hole on the housing to retain the blister card in a stored position. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037518 | COMBINED TRANSPORT AND EXHIBITION DEVICE - The present invention is related to a combined transport and exhibition device ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037519 | PACKAGING UNIT COMPRISING INSULATING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a packaging unit of an insulating material, and, in particular, of high-temperature wool, preferably formed from a mineral fibrous raw material, and of a wrapper ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037520 | SCHOOL DESK ORGANIZER - An organizer for use with a school desk includes a tray having a bottom and four integrally formed side walls, a removable divider wall extending between two of the side walls, the divider wall removably retained by connecting features on the intersecting side walls. The removable divider wall includes a plurality of first connectors spaced apart by predetermined distances along the divider wall adapted to removably retain a secondary divider, and at least one side wall opposite the divider has a plurality of second connectors spaced apart corresponding to the first connectors of the divider and adapted to removably retain the secondary divider. Each corresponding first connector and second connector are adapted to removably retain the secondary divider therebetween. The organizer may be used with a school desk having a cavity beneath a desktop, the cavity comprising a cavity height and cavity width and an access opening, and wherein the width of the organizer tray is between 85% and 100% of the cavity width, the height of the side walls less than the cavity height, and the organizer tray fitting substantially within the desk cavity. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037521 | EASY STRIP ACCESS PRIMARY CONTAINER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a test strip container which provides easy access to test strips. The test strip container includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a retaining member configured to releasably retain the test strips in a nested configuration. The nested configuration of the test strip container provides easy access to test strips by arranging the test strips so that they extend radially outward from the retaining member. The radial arrangement of the test strips operates to separate the test strips so that test strip users may easily select a single test strip from a plurality of test strips. Alternatively, the test strip container includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a retaining member configured to releasably retain the test strips in a longitudinal configuration. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037522 | Reticle Storing Container - A reticle storing container is disclosed to include an outer container, an inner container, and a purging valve. The outer container comprises a container body and a container base on which at least a first through-hole is disposed, and a first inner space is formed between the container body and the container base for storing the inner container. The inner container comprises a top cover and a bottom base on which at least a second through-hole connected to the first through-hole is disposed, and a second inner space is formed between the top cover and the bottom base for storing a reticle. The purging valve is disposed in the first through-hole on the outer container base and connected to the second through-hole of said inner container, wherein the purging valve comprises a spring and a valve part. Thus, when the valve part is propped up by a purging head, the valve part compresses the spring for the purging valve to be connected to the purging head. And a filter material is disposed on the joint portion between the container body and the container base to prevent the interior of the reticle from being contaminated. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037523 | Case for Electronic Tablet - A case incorporates a built-in stand for the electronic device which the case houses. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037524 | Protective Case with Substantially-Rigid Outer Layer and Cushioning Inner Layer - A handheld device, such as a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet computer, palmtop computer, or the like, can be protected from physical shock by being suspended within a multiple layer enclosure forming a protective case. The protective case includes an outer shell and an inner cushioning layer comprising one or more cushions. The cushions can be interlocked with opposing ends of the outer shell via an interlocking connection, so that the pieces of the cushion layer can be secured within the protective case. The cushions can cooperate to suspend the handheld device within the enclosure of the protective case and isolate the handheld device from the outer shell to protect the handheld device from physical shocks imparted to the outer shell. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037525 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGING AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND PACKAGING MEDICAL DEVICES - Medical device packaging, medical device packaging assemblies, and methods for preparing and packaging medical devices. An example medical device packaging assembly may include a pouch having a pocket formed therein. A carrier tube may be disposed in the pocket. The carrier tube may have a plurality of apertures formed therein. A medical device may be disposed within the carrier tube. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037526 | STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR REUSABLE SYRINGE - A storage and dispensing container includes a base having an open end and a receptacle. A first divider is secured in the receptacle. A second divider is pivotally secured to the first divider, and defines a first compartment with the first divider. The first compartment has a size that is selectively adjustable by pivoting the second divider relative to the first divider. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037527 | MULTI-PART BAG SYSTEM TO HOLD A FIREFIGHTER'S BAILOUT GEAR - A carry and deploy bag system according to embodiments of the present invention includes a holster for housing a controlled descent device and an anchor; a rope pouch for receiving a rope that is securable to the controlled descent device and the anchor; and a connecting gooseneck extending between the holster and the lumbar pouch that protects the rope as it runs through the connecting gooseneck from the lumbar pouch to the holster; wherein the holster comprises a tear-away cover flap that can be opened and disconnected from the holster in one motion. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037528 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR FASTENING A TUBE TO A BEARING STRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER WITH SUCH A FASTENING DEVICE - A fastening device for fastening a tube to a bearing structure, particularly a horizontal mesh frame tube of a mesh cage attached to a transport pallet used to hold a liquid container. To form the fastening device the tube has a fastening section with a zone flattened by compression and provided with a fastening hole to accommodate a fastening bolt connecting the fastening section to the bearing structure. The fastening hole has a perimeter shaped such that the perimeter defines a force application plane between a bolt head and the fastening section that is inclined at an angle α relative to a fastening plane in which the fastening section is connected to the bearing structure. The perimeter has a hole embrasure formed by an annular collar extending in the direction of a fastening axis, and which defines a bearing surface for the bolt head disposed in the force application plane. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037529 | BOTTLE SHIPMENT PACKAGING AND METHOD - A bottle packaging for shipment includes a bottom tray, and a top tray made of molded pulp fiber, such as newspaper pulp, and a cardboard partition support structure disposed between the trays. Cavities formed in the bottom and top trays are arranged to engage both ends of a bottle and include crushable elements that can axially engage each bottle. The support partition may be made of corrugated cardboard material and be arranged such that the cardboard flutes provide support for loads imparted to the sides of the carton when the carton is laying on its side. The partition forms a void surrounding each bottle in the area of its labels. In this way, structural support and cushioning can be provided to the packaged bottles from all directions. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037530 | Drug Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a drug delivery ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037531 | METHOD FOR PACKAGING, THERMOFORMING MACHINE AND PACKAGE - The disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a package whereby a packaging tray is formed into a packaging film and filled with a product. The disclosure is distinguished by the fact that at least the inner and/or outer side of the packaging tray is covered with a barrier layer after the forming of the packaging tray. The disclosure also relates to a thermoforming machine for carrying out this method as well as to a package manufactured by means of the method. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037532 | Interlocking cans - A container, such as a can, has an outer surface including having a bottom surface and a top surface. The bottom surface is capable of engaging the top surface of another container for stacking the containers. A connection mechanism has a pair of complementary components carried by the outer surface of the container wherein one of the pair of complementary components is carried by the container engages the other of the pair of complementary components carried by another container for securing the containers together. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037533 | Suspended Utensil Storage System and Method - A suspended utensil storage system includes a utensil tray including a plurality of utensil compartments having a mesh material therein; and a debris collector tray underlying the utensil tray and receiving the utensil tray. The mesh material of the utensil compartments of the utensil tray supports utensils and includes holes sized to allow debris to fall there through into the debris collector tray for collecting the debris. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037534 | PACKAGING DEVICE - A preferred embodiment of a packaging device comprises a lid that is slidably engaged to a tray having a compartment for holding processed sliced meats. The packaging device further includes a manually releasable lid lock for re-sealing the packaging device after use. Also provided in a preferred embodiment of the packaging device is a support foot for stabilizing the package during stacking or vertical display. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037535 | STAND-UP POUCH - The Stand-Up Pouch secures small devices with straps and clip hooks to implements such as kayaks or rafts. The adjustable support leg allows the device to stand at an angle to allow for the best visibility and viewing to the user. The clear front side of the pouch allows for viewing of the device as well as use of touch screen devices through the transparent plastic face. The combination of these features of the pouch make it conveniently user friendly, while keeping the device in the pouch easily visible and accessible. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037536 | Protective Case With Sliding Display Cover - The display screen of a handheld device, such as a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet computer, palmtop computer, or the like, can be protected from physical shock using a protective case with a sliding display screen cover. The protective case includes a main body having an opening positioned to correspond with a position of the display screen of the handheld device. A protective door, for example a roll-top type door, is slidably coupled to the main body, so that the display screen is exposed when the door has been slid open, and covered when the door has been slid closed. The door can be coupled to the body via a track, and can be made of a transparent or semitransparent material to allow viewing of the screen when closed, while still protecting the screen from physical shock. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037537 | Magnetic storage device and a method of assembling the device - A magnetic storage device is disclosed which is capable of retaining a plurality of articles, each having a thickness and a magnetic affinity. The storage device includes a base having a cavity which houses a magnetic member and a tray which mates with the base to enclose the magnetic member. The tray has a plurality of cavities formed in an upper surface and each of the cavities is designed to retain one of the articles. Each of the cavities has an elongated, semi-circular configuration with opposite ends located adjacent to a pair of raised abutments. The pair of raised abutments extends to a height less than the thickness of each article. The storage device also includes a cover which can be secured to the tray to enclose the plurality of articles therein. A method of assembling the magnetic storage device is also disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037538 | CARRIER TAPE, CARRIER TAPE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CARRIER TAPE - Provided is a carrier tape with improved tensile strength and flexural rigidity in a longitudinal direction of a base material, including recesses that can be provided at a narrow pitch in a first surface of the base material, and manufacturable at reduced cost, as well as to provide an apparatus and a method for manufacturing such a carrier tape. A carrier tape of the present invention is constituted by a strip-shaped base material, and includes a plurality of recesses provided in a first surface of the base material and for containing electronic components, a covering unit configured to seal openings of the recesses, and a projection provided on a second surface of the base material along a longitudinal direction of the base material. A length of the projection extends over at least two of the recesses. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037539 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LUBRICANT BASE OIL - A process for production of a lubricating base oil whereby a lubricating base oil is obtained by a first step in which a stock oil containing normal paraffins of C | 2012-02-16 |
20120037540 | Hydrotreating Catalyst Containing Phosphorus And Boron - A catalyst having at least one Group VIB metal component, at least one Group VIII metal component, a phosphorus component, and a boron-containing carrier component. The amount of the phosphorus component is at least 1 wt %, expressed as an oxide (P | 2012-02-16 |
20120037541 | Multi-Metallic bulk catalyst with layered structure and method for the preparation and use thereof - The invention discloses a multi-metallic bulk catalyst with layered structure, wherein the metals in the multi-metallic bulk catalyst is consisted of a Group VIII metal M | 2012-02-16 |
20120037542 | Novel Methods for Regeneration of Solvents for Extractive Processes - An improved solvent regeneration system for extractive distillation and liquid-liquid extraction processes capable of effectively removing heavy hydrocarbons and polymeric materials that otherwise develop in a closed solvent loop. The improved process employs a light hydrocarbon displacement agent, which is at least partially soluble in the solvent to squeeze the heavy hydrocarbons and polymeric materials out of the solvent, with virtually no additional energy requirement. It has been demonstrated that the light non-aromatic hydrocarbons in the raffinate stream generated from the extractive distillation or the liquid-liquid extractive process for aromatic hydrocarbons recovery can displace not only the heavy non-aromatic hydrocarbons but also the heavy aromatic hydrocarbons from the extractive solvent, especially when the aromatic hydrocarbons in the solvent are in the C | 2012-02-16 |
20120037543 | Solutions of Silicon Metal and Methods of Making and Using Same - The present invention generally relates to a formulation created by reacting sodium hydroxide, water, and silicon metal which has unique properties and many uses. The instant invention is further directed to methods of producing and using such formulations. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037544 | LATERAL DISPLACEMENT ARRAY FOR MICROFILTRATION - A lateral displacement array that includes a conduit in which there is an array that includes a number of vertically asymmetrical posts that are positioned in an ordered fashion that is asymmetric with respect to the direction of liquid flow within the array such that particles of at least a critical size will be laterally displaced as they flow through the array is described. Methods for separating particles having at least a critical diameter from 16 a liquid using a lateral displacement array and a microfiltration system including a number of lateral displacement arrays are also described. Array subunits suitable for the assembly of the lateral displacement array are also described that include posts on either side of a floor that are arranged on each side with half the usual density so that when the subunits are combined a lateral displacement array with the desired array of posts is formed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037545 | SORTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PRODUCTS IN A RANDOM STREAM OF BULK INHOMOGENEOUS PRODUCTS - A sorting device and a method for separating products in a random bulk stream of inhomogeneous products. The sorting device comprises an image recording unit arranged for recording images of the bulk stream of products. An image processing unit connected to the image recording unit for determining product properties and process properties of products in the bulk stream from the recorded images. A decision unit connected to the image processing unit for determining, on the basis of one or more of the determined product properties of the products, which products are to be separated. A separating unit arranged for separating the products to be separated from the bulk stream. As well as an object processing unit arranged for determining, on the basis of one or more of the determined product properties and one or more of the determined process properties of the products, points of engagement on the products to be separated for separating the products to be separated by means of the separating unit. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037546 | APPARATUS FOR SORTING OBJECTS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An apparatus and associated method are provided for sorting objects as having one of an accepted and rejected status. The apparatus includes a hopper assembly configured to receive a plurality of objects and to release the objects through a release port associated therewith. A first object sorting arrangement is in communication with the hopper assembly and is configured to receive the objects therefrom. The first object sorting arrangement includes a first inclined member in communication with the hopper assembly for directing the objects to a first deflector member spaced-apart from the first inclined member. Objects deflected over a first wall member spaced-apart from the first deflector member, the first deflector member being disposed between the first inclined member and the first wall member have an accepted status, while objects directed into a first channel disposed between the first deflector member and the first wall member have a rejected status. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037547 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYZING PERFORMANCE OF A SORTING SYSTEM - A method for analyzing performance of a sorting system is provided. The method includes recording downtime experienced by the sorting system, recording runtime experienced by the sorting system, and recording an optimal characterization of a product stream to be sorted by the sorting system. The optimal characterization includes at least an optimal weight of a first commodity of the product stream. An actual characterization of the product stream as sorted by the sorting system is recorded. The actual characterization includes at least an actual weight of the first commodity sorted from the product stream. The method further includes determining the performance of the sorting system based on at least two of the downtime, the runtime, the optimal characterization, and the actual characterization. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037548 | FILTERING DEVICE FOR FLUIDS, IN PARTICULAR FOR FUEL - A filtering device for fluids features a filter element located in a filter housing and a heating device located in the flow path of the fluid. The heating device comprises a heating element that is held by a heating support which is located at the inner surface of the cover, with a water outlet connection being designed as one-piece with the heating support, the water outlet connection being directed outwards through a recess in the cover. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037549 | COMBINATION OF A FILTER ELEMENT AND A CORE ELEMENT, AND A FILTER ELEMENT - A combination ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037550 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM WITH CASSETTE AND PINCH CLAMP - A hemodialysis system includes (i) blood tubing; (ii) a peristaltic blood pump contacting the blood tubing to pump blood through the blood tubing; (iii) a dialyzer in fluid communication with the blood tubing; (iv) first and second peristaltic dialysate pumps; (v) a dialysate heater; (vi) a plurality of pinch valves; and (vii) a cassette including a rigid structure, a heating portion, first and second dialysate pumping tubes, and a plurality of incoming tubes, the rigid structure when the cassette is mounted for operation orienting (a) the heating portion adjacent to the dialysate heater so that dialysate can be heated by the dialysate heater, (b) the first and second dialysate pumping tubes adjacent to the first and second peristaltic dialysate pumps, and (c) the plurality of incoming tubes adjacent to the plurality of pinch valves to enable the tubes to be individually closed by the pinch valves. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037551 | CARRIER INSERT FOR ACCOMMODATING AND MAINTAINING THE BIOFILM CULTURE OF FLUID CLEANING STRUCTURES - The invention relates to a carrier insert for accommodating and maintaining the biofilm culture of fluid cleaning structures, which contains a spatial web made of staple fibres using the hosiery method. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037552 | DRAIN - The present invention relates to a drain for fitting in the floor of a wet space or the like. The drain comprises a drain element ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037553 | AESTHETIC CONDUIT END CAP STRUCTURE HAVING CONCEALED ANCHOR ATTACHMENTS - A conduit end cap structure (e.g., a floor drain assembly) that is securely attached to the conduit and aesthetically pleasing. The end cap of the conduit comprises a perforated plate. Anchor supports extend from the substantially concealed underside of the plate, each providing support for an anchor that is received by an anchor receiving structure on the conduit to securely attach the plate to the conduit near its opening. The anchor may be in the form of a fastener (e.g., a set screw), and the anchor receiving structure is in the form of a channel provided on the inside wall of the conduit opening. The fastener extends into the channel, thereby securely retaining the plate to prevent it from dislodging from the conduit end. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037554 | Oil Separator - Provided is an oil separator which can separate refrigerant and refrigeration machine oil with high efficiency, which can effectively prevent the outflow of separated oil towards the refrigerant discharge path side, which can reduce pressure loss in the flow of refrigerant, and which can be made compact especially in the radial direction. The oil separator is provided with: a tubular outer pipe which is disposed on the compressor outlet side; an inlet pipe for introducing refrigerant containing refrigeration machine oil into the tubular outer pipe in such a manner as to produce a downward helical flow of refrigerant containing refrigeration machine oil along the inner surface of the tubular outer pipe; a refrigerant outlet pipe which has an external outflow port for the outflow of refrigerant to outside the tubular outer pipe, has a section extending in the axial direction of the tubular outer pipe at the central position of the tubular outer pipe, and allows the inflow, from the lower end of the above-mentioned section, of refrigerant separated from the refrigerant containing refrigeration machine oil having flowed down in the helical flow, and wherein the flow direction has been inverted in relation to the vertical direction at a first refrigerant inversion part; a refrigerant return pipe which extends in the axial direction of the tubular outer pipe at the central position of the tubular outer pipe, below the refrigerant outlet pipe, and which allows the inflow, from the lower end thereof, of refrigerant separated from the refrigerant containing refrigeration machine oil having flowed down in the helical flow, and wherein the flow direction has been inverted in relation to the vertical direction at a second refrigerant inversion part; and an oil storage part which is formed at the bottom of the tubular outer pipe. Furthermore, a part exhibiting a reflector function for preventing refrigeration machine oil stored in the oil storage part from flowing out into the refrigerant outlet pipe is provided between the refrigerant return pipe and the inner surface of the tubular outer pipe. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037555 | Chromatography Column - A chromatography column comprises a tubular member ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037556 | Filter Element and Filter Assembly Including Locking Mechanism - A fluid filtering apparatus and method may include keyed components to ensure that a correct filter element is being installed into a filter base. Keyed arrangements may occur between a filter element and a filter housing, a filter and a filter base, and a filter base and a filter housing. A locking arrangement may be provided to prevent undesired loosening of a filter relative to a filter base. The filter base may include a torsion lock insert that engages lock detents of a filter to prevent the undesired loosening. An adaptor may be provided to provide the lock detents that interact with a torsion lock insert. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037557 | Filter - The filter may include a first end cap, a second end cap, and a filter media. The filter media may be located between the first end cap and the second end cap. The filter media and the end caps may be located in a shell. An insert including a projection may be connected to the shell. The projection may engage a valve in the filter head when the filter is mounted onto a filter head. The projection may include a curved portion. The curved portion may engage a ball in the valve. The filter media may be a coalescing media which may assist in separating water from a fuel and water mixture. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037558 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING UREMIC TOXINS IN DIALYSIS PROCESSES - Methods and devices for providing dialysis treatment are provided. The device includes a resin bed including zirconium phosphate, zirconium oxide, and urease. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037559 | STRAINER FILTERING APPARATUS INCLUDING FILTERING TUBE - A strainer filtering apparatus including a filtering tube providing a substantially larger effective filtering area for its length and width, substantially reducing foreign substances covering a suction surface and flow resistance of the foreign substances, and reducing pressure drop at a cooling water passage. The strainer filtering apparatus includes at least one inlet side into which cooling water is introduced and an outlet side through which the cooling water is discharged, hollow filtering tubes with filtering holes along their lengths, an upper plate having first grooves located at a lower surface and coupled to upper ends of the filtering tubes and an inlet part into which the cooling water is introduced, and a lower plate having punched holes to which lower ends of the filtering tubes are coupled. The cooling water in the filtering tubes is introduced through the punched holes and discharged at the outlet side. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037560 | POROUS BLOCK NANOFIBER COMPOSITE FILTERS - Porous block nano-fiber composite ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037561 | PLEATED FILTER MEDIUM - The invention relates to a pleated filter medium ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037562 | EDGE MEMBER FOR MEMBRANE ELEMENT AND MEMBRANE ELEMENT EQUIPPED WITH SAME - Disclosed are an edge member for membrane elements that can effectively improve adhesion with exterior finishing materials, and a membrane element that is equipped with the same. A plurality of types of undulations ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037563 | BOTTOM CONTROL TYPE SPECIMEN FILTERING CONTAINER AND FILTERING METHOD THEREOF - A bottom control type specimen filtering container consists of a seal plug ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037564 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING VIRAL LOAD OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS - The present technology relates to methods and systems for the removal of pathogens and fragments thereof in hemodialysis patients. In particular, methods and systems are described where lectins can be used to remove the Hepatitis C virus and fragments thereof in hemodialysis patients, and to provide a sustained reduction in viral load. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037565 | Methods and Materials for Selective Boron Adsorption from Aqueous Solution - A method for reducing a boron concentration in a boron-containing aqueous liquid involves administering micelle(s) for selective boron adsorption to the boron-containing aqueous liquid to produce boron-bonded micelle(s), wherein the micelle(s) comprise a reaction product of an N-substituted-glucamine and a glycidyl ether; passing the micelle-containing aqueous liquid through a membrane to separate the boron-bonded micelle(s) from the aqueous liquid; and recovering a permeate having a reduced boron concentration from the membrane. A material capable of selectively adsorbing boron from a boron-containing aqueous liquid contains at least one micelle having a hydrophobic tail and a head comprising a hydrophilic functional group having formula (I): | 2012-02-16 |
20120037566 | OSMOTICALLY-ASSISTED DESALINATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - Systems and methods for osmotically assisted desalination include using a pressurized concentrate from a pressure desalination process to pressurize a feed to the desalination process. The depressurized concentrate thereby produced is used as a draw solution for a pressure-retarded osmosis process. The pressure-retarded osmosis unit produces a pressurized draw solution stream that is used to pressurize another feed to the desalination process. In one example, the feed to the pressure-retarded osmosis process is impaired water. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037567 | Countercurrent chromatography rotor - The present invention describes a method for constructing a spiral tube support apparatus used in countercurrent chromatography, improvements to countercurrent chromatography tube support design, and methods of using the improved countercurrent chromatography apparatus. The spiral tube support apparatus may be constructed by a shape forming process such as a three dimensional printing process that in turn uses a laser sintering technique, and can be made out of any easily formed material. Shape changes on both the tube support and the top improve the performance of the tube support and ease of manufacturing. The improved tube support and new method of creation permit use in both micro or macro scale preparations and use in small or large molecule preparations. In particular, specific solvent systems are described that permit purification of proteins. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037568 | CONTROLLED METHOD OF MINIMIZING RADIOACTIVE SLUDGE GENERATION IN POST STIMULATION FLOWBACK AND/OR PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT FROM A SALTWATER, OIL AND/OR GAS WELL - Disclosed herein is a controlled method of minimizing radioactive sludge generation in treatment of wastewater from an oil and/or gas well. The method comprises measuring a concentration of a radioactive material in wastewater to be treated and measuring a concentration of barium in the wastewater to be treated. The method further comprises adding a calculated quantity of sulfate to the wastewater to be treated sufficient to precipitate a quantity of barium sufficient to reduce the concentration of the radioactive material to a level such that sludge precipitated in a secondary precipitation has a radiation level below a defined radiation level. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037569 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINERAL HARDNESS MANAGEMENT - A method of removing mineral hardness of water comprises selecting a mineral hardness solubility constant modifier capable of at least partially precipitating insoluble mineral hardness material from water containing mineral hardness. A pressurized flow of the water containing mineral hardness is generated. The mineral hardness solubility constant modifier is added to the pressurized flow of water containing mineral hardness to form water bearing precipitate mineral hardness. The water bearing precipitate mineral hardness is filtered to at least partially remove the precipitated insoluble mineral hardness material from the water bearing precipitate mineral hardness to form post-filtered water. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037570 | Tank Overflow Dechlorinating Assembly and Method - A water tank overflow dechlorinating assembly is used with a water tank including an overflow pipe with exit above an overflow discharge region with an air gap between the two. The assembly includes a dechlorinating material delivery assembly comprising a guide tube having a material supply region and a perforated region positioned within the air gap. Overflow water passes through the perforated region for interaction with dechlorinating material therein. Depleted dechlorinating material within the perforated region is automatically replaced by dechlorinating material from the material supply region. A weight can be used to bias the dechlorinating material within the material supply region into the perforated region. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037571 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SANITIZING WATER USING AN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for sanitizing consumable water using an ultraviolet light. The water is exposed to the ultraviolet light for a preselected duration of time and at a desired power level to achieve a desired level of sanitization. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037572 | STRAINER WALL STRUCTURE INCLUDING CURVED SECTIONS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND FILTERING METHOD USING THE SAME - A strainer wall structure includes curved sections, a method of manufacturing the same, and a filtering method using the strainer wall structure to provide a substantially larger effective filtering area in the same length and width, substantially reducing foreign substances covering a suction surface and flow resistance of the foreign substances, and reducing pressure drop at a cooling water pass corresponding thereto. The strainer wall structure includes an inlet side through which cooling water is introduced and an outlet side through which the filtered cooling water is discharged, includes a body having openings in directions of the inlet side and the outlet side, and a first filter plate inserted into the body and including curved sections formed by alternately bending a first punched plate having filtering holes in opposite directions and at a predetermined interval. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037573 | Filter Element and Methods of Manufacturing and Using Same - A coreless and spirally wound non-woven filter element is provided. The filter element includes at least one band of base media having a selected porosity and an interlay having a different porosity within at least one band of base media. The presence of the interlay in the filter element can create additional surface area within the contiguous construction of a filter element for filtration. This interlay can also create the ability to change direction of flow and to increase the deposition of specifically sized contaminants. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037574 | WATER TREATMENT REACTOR AERATION SUPPORT - A wastewater treatment includes an elevated aeration system. The aeration system is used to provide air and nutrients to biological growth in a wastewater treatment vessel, and to promote circulation of the support media used for the biological growth. The aeration system is elevated from the bottom of the reactor vessel by supports that extend from sidewalls of the vessel, or from suspension systems that hang the aeration system at a desired height. Silt, debris and sludge may be removed from the free space between the elevated aeration system and the vessel floor. Mechanical collection or removal devices may be positioned between the elevated aeration system and the reactor floor. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037575 | MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM - Embodiments of motion control apparatus and systems to provide improved special effects for filmmaking are disclosed. In one embodiment, a motion control system comprises a modular track assembly comprising a plurality of connectable segments. The track assembly is configured to direct a movable trolley assembly that employs a platform to mount filmmaking equipment. The trolley assembly includes a drive assembly that responds to remotely generated control signals to move the trolley assembly along the track assembly. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037576 | DEVICE FOR FIXING METALLIC STRUCTURES TO THE FLOOR - The invention relates to a device for fixing metallic structures to the floor, said device consisting of a cylindrical metallic tube ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037577 | PRODUCT DISPLAY THAT ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO EXPERIENCE THE FEEL OF THE PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A PRODUCT - A product display unit for providing the consumer with an opportunity to position a major part of the body against the product being displayed includes a stand that has a height, a length, a top, and a bottom. A plurality of products are coupled in the vicinity of the top of the stand. The plurality of products are spaced from one another along the length of the stand. The stand has a height that allows the consumer to position a major part of the body below the top of the stand adjacent the products such that the consumer can feel the products being displayed. A method for providing a consumer with the touch and feel of an article utilizing a display unit includes providing a display unit that includes a stand, hanging a plurality of products from the stand, and allowing the consumer to position a major portion of their body against the products in order to determine what the product would feel like in use. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037578 | Product Display Assembly and Tester Security Apparatus - A product display assembly having a tester security apparatus for at least one tester of a product, includes a base having a top surface, and at least one tester holder disposed on the top surface of the base. At least one retractor each corresponding to the at least one tester holder is disposed on the top surface of the base. Each retractor has a retractable line located therein with a free end extending therefrom. A fastening element is adapted for attachment to the exterior of the tester and forms a tab portion extending away from the tester upon attachment to the tester. A coupling member is adapted for operative engagement with the tab portion of the fastening element and includes retaining structure for receiving and retaining the free end of the retractable line of a corresponding retractor. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037579 | GUN AND FISHING ROD HOLDER - A gun and fishing rod holder. The holder comprises a pair of stands mounted on a table. The stands can be arranged in first (gun holding) and second (fishing rod holding) configurations. The first (gun holding) configuration of a stand comprises a pair of U-shaped channels. The second (fishing rod holding) configuration of a stand comprises an upside-down U-shaped support having a plurality of rod holders. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037580 | SHOCK PREVENTION APPARATUS OF MEDIUM CASSETTE AND FINANCIAL DEVICE - Provided is a financial device, which comprises a medium cassette, a cassette box, and a shock prevention apparatus. The medium cassette accommodates a medium. The medium cassette is installed on the cassette box. The shock prevention apparatus is disposed between a portion of the medium cassette and a portion of the cassette box facing the portion of the medium cassette. The shock prevention apparatus prevents a shock from being applied to the medium cassette while the medium cassette is installed on the cassette box. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037581 | JERSEY HANGER ASSEMBLY AND JERSEY DISPLAY - A jersey hanger assembly is described. The jersey hanger assembly allows homes, businesses, schools, or other buildings to display an athletic jersey as a symbol of team pride or of support for an athletic team or an individual player on the team. The jersey hanger assembly includes a bracket member. The bracket member includes a receiving member. The jersey hanger assembly includes a pole with first and second opposing ends. The second pole end is insertable into the receiving member. The pole has a curved shape between the first and second opposing ends. A jersey flag for hanging on the jersey hanger is described. The jersey flag is material of a fabric cut or shaped to resemble an athletic jersey. The material includes a team logo or insignia. A sleeve or an open seam in positioned in the upper portion of the jersey flag to receive the pole. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037582 | SUSPENDED CEILING STRUCTURE FOR REFRIGERATED STORAGE AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A suspended ceiling structure for a refrigerated storage and a construction method thereof are provided. The suspended ceiling structure comprises a ceiling grid which comprises a main grid, hanging members and an attachment grid. An insulating strip made of polyurethane foam is placed on the main grid so as to serve as a cushion block. An upper color-coated steel sheet is provided above the insulating strip and a lower color-coated steel sheet is arranged below the main grid. A thermal break component is arranged between the main grid and the lower steel sheet, and a polyurethane insulating material is sprayed in successive layers between the upper and lower color coated steel sheets. The ceiling structure can improve the insulation effect of the refrigerated storage and save energy. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037583 | Pivotable shelving system - A shelving system includes shelves pivotally coupled to stanchions. The shelves are coupled to braces used to support the shelves in a working position. Further, the shelves include recesses for receiving the braces when the shelves are in a stored position. The shelves of the shelving system may be arranged such that all shelves may be moved from the working to stored position without interfering with an adjacent shelf. In one example, the shelves couple to the stanchions with spring loaded barrel bolts and rotate along a common bolt axis. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037584 | Traction Rod for Bracing a Crane Jib - The invention relates to a traction rod ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037585 | MONITORING AND ALARM DEVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY - The invention relates to a monitoring and alarm device for construction machinery having long and heavy booms, such as cranes, in particular mobile cranes, is characterized in that a monitor system is provided, which monitors parameters that may change in case of an undesired lowering of the boom or of boom sections in a non-operating condition, and triggers an optical and/acoustic and/or wireless alarm system if the parameters change. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037586 | Railway coupler knuckle - Railway coupler knuckle apparatus are described herein. An example railway coupler knuckle includes a tail portion, a hub portion and a transition portion joining the tail portion and the hub portion. The hub portion includes a generally cylindrical pivot pin passage having a longitudinal axis. The railway coupler knuckle has a cavity formed inside the tail portion and at least a portion of the transition portion and a first wall extends between surfaces of the cavity adjacent the transition portion. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037587 | CONTAINER AND VENTING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY - A venting assembly for a closed container having a lid and a container portion with a neck and a rim. The assembly comprises a venting unit having a substantially rigid ring having a lid-interfacing surface; and a resilient annular valve member having a one-way valve disposed at the inner wall of the neck. The assembly further comprises at least one air passageway leading from the ambient atmosphere to the one-way valve member; and a fixing mechanism adapted to prevent planar movement between the venting unit and the container. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037588 | Piezoelectric sealing cap and assembly including the same - Disclosed herein is a piezoelectric sealing cap, including: a piezoelectric element generating displacement by a driving voltage; and a sealing part formed to surround the piezoelectric element and sealing a bottle neck when the piezoelectric element is inserted into the bottle neck. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037589 | CONTAINER CLOSURE ASSEMBLY WITH PRESSURE SEAL - A container closure assembly includes a container neck having an opening at one end, a lip extending around the opening; a cap for said neck, the cap having a base portion and a threaded skirt; a screw thread on the neck; a screw thread on an inner surface of the threaded skirt of the cap; the screw threads enabling a user to secure, remove and resecure the cap into a sealing position on the neck; an olive sealing plug extending from the cap inside and substantially concentric with said threaded skirt portion of the cap, the sealing plug forming a seal against an inside surface of the neck; and a sealing skirt extending from said base of the cap intermediate said sealing plug and said threaded skirt portion of the cap and concentric with said sealing plug and said threaded skirt portion of the cap, wherein said cap can be displaced towards said neck from said sealing position by application of an axial force without rotation of the cap on the neck and substantially without plastic deformation of the cap. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037590 | Wineglass with specialized stem; method of making stem; explicit use of wingeglass in several industries - A stemware drinking glass comprised of a goblet cup, a stem, and base. The stem is comprised of a separately manufactured, three-dimensional textual member, which is created out of plastic glass, or resin, based on current manufacturing standards and cost effectiveness. This black, white, gray, or colored string of letters, in any foreign language, characters, numbers, pictograms, logos, or trademarks, and of any font style, is embedded either by suspension within a mold and subsequently permanently solidified after the addition of glass into the final smooth cylindrical stem; or the string of text is embedded within a rolled plastic glass or resin, so that the final stem is smooth, cylindrical, solid, and the stylized text or graphical content is able to be read clearly. Additionally, this stemware product is to be explicitly used and employed in the Restaurant, Bar, and Catering Industries, the Marketing and Advertising Fields, for Corporate Entertaining and Conventions, Tradeshows; all facets of Wedding Celebrations and Ritual and Giftware; and Interior Furnishing and Design. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037591 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A SCALABLE NANOPOROUS MEMBRANE FILTER - A method of fabricating a nanoporous membrane filter having a uniform array of nanopores etch-formed in a thin film structure (e.g. (100)-oriented single crystal silicon) having a predetermined thickness, by (a) using interferometric lithography to create an etch pattern comprising a plurality array of unit patterns having a predetermined width/diameter, (b) using the etch pattern to etch frustum-shaped cavities or pits in the thin film structure such that the dimension of the frustum floors of the cavities are substantially equal to a desired pore size based on the predetermined thickness of the thin film structure and the predetermined width/diameter of the unit patterns, and (c) removing the frustum floors at a boundary plane of the thin film structure to expose, open, and thereby create the nanopores substantially having the desired pore size. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037592 | Method for high aspect ratio patterning in a spin-on layer - A method of patterning a substrate is described. The method includes preparing a film stack on a substrate, wherein the film stack comprises a spin-on layer, and heating the spin-on layer to a cure temperature less than a thermal decomposition temperature of the spin-on layer and exceeding about 200 degrees C. to increase mechanical strength of the spin-on layer. The method further includes forming a feature pattern without pattern collapse in the spin-on layer, wherein the feature pattern is characterized by a critical dimension less than 35 nm (nanometers) and an aspect ratio relating a height of the feature pattern to the critical dimension exceeding 5:1. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037593 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVAL OF FILMS FROM PERIPHERAL PORTIONS OF A SUBSTRATE - A substrate processing apparatus includes an anti-reflection film processing block, a resist film processing block, and a resist cover film processing block. In the processing blocks, an anti-reflection film, a resist film, and a resist cover film are formed on a substrate, respectively. Additionally, a film formed at a peripheral edge of the substrate is removed. The film formed at the peripheral edge of the substrate is removed by supplying a removal liquid capable of dissolving and removing the film to the peripheral edge of the substrate during rotation. When the peripheral edge of the film is removed, the position of the substrate is corrected such that the center of the substrate coincides with the center of a rotation shaft. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037594 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POROUS STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERN - A pattern forming material contains a block copolymer or graft copolymer and forms a structure having micro polymer phases, in which, with respect to at least two polymer chains among polymer chains constituting the block copolymer or graft copolymer, the ratio between N/(Nc−No) values of monomer units constituting respective polymer chains is 1.4 or more, where N represents total number of atoms in the monomer unit, Nc represents the number of carbon atoms in the monomer unit, No represents the number of oxygen atoms in the monomer unit. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037595 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POROUS STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERN - A pattern forming material contains a block copolymer or graft copolymer and forms a structure having micro polymer phases, in which, with respect to at least two polymer chains among polymer chains constituting the block copolymer or graft copolymer, the ratio between N/(Nc-No) values of monomer units constituting respective polymer chains is 1.4 or more, where N represents total number of atoms in the monomer unit, Nc represents the number of carbon atoms in the monomer unit, No represents the number of oxygen atoms in the monomer unit. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037596 | GAS SUPPLY MEMBER, PLASMA TREATMENT METHOD, AND METHOD OF FORMING YTTRIA-CONTAINING FILM - According to one embodiment, a gas supply member is provided with a gas supply passage including a gas flow channel with a first diameter, and an exhaust port connected to one end portion of the gas flow channel and provided to a surface of a downstream side of the gas supply member. An yttria-containing film is formed on a surface constituting the exhaust port and the surface of the downstream side of the gas supply member. At least a part of the surface constituting the exhaust port is formed with a curved surface. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037597 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA CONTROL METHOD - There is provided a plasma processing apparatus capable of performing a uniform plasma process on a substrate by controlling a plasma distribution within a chamber to a desired state and uniformizing a plasma density within the chamber. The plasma processing apparatus includes an evacuable chamber | 2012-02-16 |
20120037598 | CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER WITH ENHANCED ARC QUENCHING CAPABILITIES - A circuit interrupter has a first contact, a second contact movable with respect to the first contact, an arcing chamber, and an arc splitter. The arc splitter is located on a first side of the first contact, as is an arc runner. An electrical conductor is connected to the arc runner having a first portion running from the first side of the first contact towards a second side of the first contact, the second side being opposite the first side with respect to the first contact. A second portion is connected to the first portion and the second contact; the second portion is located on the second side of the first contact. A current running through the arc runner and the electrical conductor generates a magnetic force on the arc moving the arc toward the arc splitter. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037599 | CIRCUIT BREAKER - An exemplary high voltage circuit breaker includes an interruption chamber that is filled with an extinguishing agent. The interruption chamber having at least two separable arcing contact pieces that are coaxially arranged and an arcing zone in which an electric arc is producible during an interruption process. The interruption chamber includes at least two inlets and at least one outlet located in between the two inlets. The inlets and the at least one outlet are connected with the arcing zone such that the electric arc is extinguishable in at least three arc interruption zones by means of extinguishing flows streaming out of the at least two inlets into the arcing zone upon pressurization and introduction of a portion of the extinguishing agent in the arcing zone, and leading an amount of the extinguishing flows through the outlet out of the arcing zone. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037600 | WELDING OPERATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, WELDING OPERATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WELDING OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND WELDING OPERATION TERMINAL - Disclosed is a welding operation management device characterized by being provided with a weld joint specification table ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037601 | MAINTENANCE SYSTEM FOR WIRE TRANSPORT SYSTEM OF WIRE DISCHARGE PROCESSING MACHINE - The tension measuring unit that measures a physical amount corresponding to tension of a wire in a wire transport system, the fluctuation recording unit that records the physical amount measured by the tension measuring unit, the fluctuation analysis unit that obtains an average value, variation, and frequency analysis data of the recorded physical amount as an analysis result of the physical amount, the maintenance necessity determining unit that compares the analysis result with a reference value and determines whether maintenance is needed based on a comparison result and the display unit that displays a determination result are included, and it is made possible to accurately determine the time for maintenance for various components used in the wire transport system without using a measuring instrument. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037602 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FIBRE REINFORCED METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE ARTICLE - A method of manufacturing a fibre reinforced metal matrix composite article, the method comprises forming a first metal component, forming a second metal component and forming at least one fibre preform comprising at least one metal coated fibre. The metal at least one first portion of the at least one metal coated fibre of the at least one fibre preform is bonded to the metal at least one second portion of the at least one metal coated fibre of the at least one fibre preform to hold the at least one fibre in position. The at least one fibre preform is placed between the first metal component and the second metal component. The second metal component is sealed to the first metal component, and heat and pressure is applied such as to consolidate the at least one fibre preform and to diffusion bond the metal on the fibre of the at least one fibre preform, the first metal component and the second metal component to form a unitary composite article. The bonding comprises ultrasonic welding. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037603 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IRRADIATING A SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL SURFACE BY LASER ENERGY - A method for irradiating semiconductor material including irradiating a region of a semiconductor material layer surface with a first laser having laser irradiation parameters to melt at least a part of the region and controlling the irradiation process by adapting the irradiation parameters by determining the depth of the melted region part. An apparatus for irradiating semiconductor material is disclosed which has a first laser for irradiating a region of a semiconductor layer surface to melt at least a part of the region. The laser having laser irradiation parameters and a controller for controlling the irradiation process by adapting the laser irradiation parameters by determining the depth of the melted region part. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037604 | LASER BEAM MACHINING DEVICE - Provided is a laser beam machining apparatus ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037605 | TOOL HOLDING SYSTEM - Tool holding systems described herein include a tool holder configured to releasably retain a metal-processing tool and to define a tool holder passage extending along a stroke axis, an adjustment drive operable to rotate the tool holder about the stroke axis, and a stroke drive including a spindle operable independent of the adjustment drive to translate the tool holder along the stroke axis. The stroke drive defines a stroke drive passage cooperating with the tool holder passage to define a waste disposal passageway through the tool holding system. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037606 | VEHICULAR FLUID HEATER - The invention refers to a vehicular fluid heater. The invention particularly refers to an automotive water heater comprising at least one heat exchanger ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037607 | HEATING DEVICE WITH TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A heating device ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037608 | HEAT-DISSIPATING PLATE FOR A CORDLESS HAIR STYLER, AND CORDLESS HAIR STYLER - The disclosed technique relates to a heat-dissipating plate coupled to a cordless hair styler, and to a cordless hair styler. The heat-dissipating plate for a cordless hair styler comprises: a PCB heater for generating heat; and a rubber sealing member enclosing the PCB heater and which directly contacts the hair when applied thereto, which is not deformed by the heat generated by the PCB heater, and which has elasticity. | 2012-02-16 |